Friday, April 19, 2024


KS Bank Announces Leadership Transitions

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SMITHFIELD – KS Bancorp’s Board of Directors announced leadership transitions effective May 19, 2023. The Board of Directors has appointed Earl W. Worley, Jr., President...

Retiree Falls For Unclaimed Money Scam

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KENLY - A Johnston County retiree lost a large sum of money after falling victim to a scam. The 65 year-old Kenly area resident...

Burglar Steals Lottery Tickets, Cigarettes From Business

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Authorities need your assistance identifying this burglary suspect.  The suspect is wanted for breaking into Brewer's Grill & Grocery at 11413 Highway 42 East...

Man Accused Of Breaking Into Johnston County Church

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KENLY - Thanks to tips from the public, the Johnston County Sheriff's Office has identified and charged a suspect in connection with an incident...

KS Bank Employees Complete Certification

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KS Bank has announced that three employees have successfully completed the Accredited Banking Professional Certification from the Institute for Extraordinary Banking.  Hannah Giddens, Melissa...

2021 Municipal Election Results

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Candidate Appears To Have Won Write In Campaign By 1 Vote JOHNSTON COUNTY – A very light voter turnout was reported across the county...

Big Boy’s Inc. Honors Community Doctor In Tobacco Farm Life Museum Donation

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KENLY - The Powell family, owners of Big Boy’s Travel Center, made a $5,000 donation to the Tobacco Farm Life Museum in honor of...

Ribbon Cutting Held For New Kenly Water Tower

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KENLY – USDA Rural Development State Director Reginald Speight participated Friday in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new water tower in Kenly. USDA invested...

Higher Fire Tax Rates Proposed In 9 Communities

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Residents in nine of the 27 fire districts in Johnston County could be paying higher fire taxes beginning July 1st.   Nine fire departments are...

New Kenly Town Manager Named

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KENLY - After completing a nationwide search which yielded 30 candidates, the Kenly Town Council has announced the hiring of Justine Jones as their...